“The fond relationship between Queen and the Japanese people is legendary,” says guitarist Brian May. “Over the years the bond has strengthened, and in recent months the success of the Bohemian Rhapsody film in Japan has become an unprecedented phenomenon. It will be the greatest thrill for us to return in January to the country that first recognised Queen music nearly 50 years ago. Subarashi desu!!!”

“It feels like too long since we were last in Japan,” adds Lambert, “but I have such fond memories of our time there, and I am so thrilled to go again with a whole new show.”

A Creative Man members pre-sale begins Wednesday, May 1 at 12pm JST, with general public tickets going on sale Thursday, May 9 at 12pm JST.

Directed by Dexter Fletcher, “Bohemian Rhapsody”recently passed the $900 million mark at the box office worldwide to become the fourth highest-grossing film of all time for 20th Century Fox, behind only “Avatar” (2009), “Titanic” (1997) and “Star Wars: Episode I: Phantom Menace” (1999).